Norovirus
Methodology
RT-PCR
CPT Code
87798
Acceptable Specimens
Stool (minimum of 500µl if liquid or pea-sized if solid)
Specimen Storage
Store specimens in the refrigerator.
Specimen Transport
Transport specimens to the lab on cold pack.
Setup Days
Testing is performed on an as-needed basis.
Turn-around-time
Results are available 1-2 days upon arrival at the lab.
Lab Slip
Monster Form (PDF: 108 Kb)